QID 630671

Date Published: 2021-04-20

QID 630671: WhatsApp For Android Exposure of Resource Vulnerability

A cache configuration issue prior to WhatsApp for Android v2.21.4.18 and WhatsApp Business for Android v2.21.4.18 may have allowed a third party with access to the devices external storage to read cached TLS material.

On successful exploitation, it could allow an attacker to execute code.

CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.

Solution

Upgrade to the latest packages which contain a patch. Refer to CVE-2021-24027 to address this issue and obtain more information.

Vendor References

CVE-2021-24027 - nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-24027

CVEs related to QID 630671

CVE-2021-24027 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
CVE-2021-24027	Android		nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-24027

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